Airlie Beach Accommodation
Airlie Beach Accommodation Guide
Our Airlie Beach accommodation guide highlights the best places to stay in the Whitsundays, from hotels and self-contained apartments to motels, holiday parks, and backpacker hostels. Airlie Beach is the mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, and Whitehaven Beach tours. Living and working here gives us local knowledge of these properties, so the listings we include are based on both guest ratings and first-hand understanding of their location, comfort, and facilities. Whether you want to stay near the Coral Sea Marina, the Airlie Beach Lagoon, or within walking distance of restaurants and shops, these accommodation options put you in the heart of the Whitsundays.
Featured Place To Stay In Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Reflections
Our top pick with a rating of 9.2/10 on booking.com and 4.8/5 on Google
Self-Contained Holiday Apartments
Whitsunday Reflections in Airlie Beach offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. Guests can choose from one, two, or three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with modern comforts and remarkable view options. This accommodation is ideal for romantic escapes, family holidays, or group adventures, featuring facilities like a swimming pool, outdoor spa.
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Airlie Beach Backpackers and Hostels
Nomads Hostel
Dorm Rooms
Nomads Backpackers is set amongst 6 acres of tropical gardens and features air-conditioned rooms, a swimming pool, bar and restaurant and is located in the heart of Airlie Beach. Only a short 10-minute walk along the boardwalk to Coral Sea Marina.
Backpackers By The Bay
Dorm Rooms
Backpackers By The Bay is located just 400m from the main street of Airlie Beach and is directly across from the Bus Transit Centre and Port of Airlie.
There is a small on-site bar and a saltwater pool for guests to relax in.
Bounce Backpackers
Dorm Rooms
Bounce Backpackers is located 2 minutes walk behind the main street of Airlie. The hostel features a garden, bar, and lounge. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, evening entertainment with live music, and a relaxing lounge area.
The Hostel, Airlie Beach
Dorm Rooms
Airlie Beach hostel featuring a year-round outdoor pool, sun terrace, garden, free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking garden views. Facilities include a shared kitchen, lounge, and outdoor seating.
Caravan Parks Around Airlie Beach
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
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BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a family-friendly holiday park near Airlie Beach offering cabins, villas, and powered camping sites. Facilities include a large waterpark with 13 waterslides, mini-golf, animal park, outdoor pool, and playgrounds. The Caravan park has a wide range of activities and accommodation options to suit different budgets.
Discovery Parks – Airlie Beach
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Discovery Parks – Airlie Beach has a variety of accommodation available. All bungalows include a refrigerator, flat-screen TV, air-conditioning and private bathroom. There are villa’s available with a fully equipped kitchen and private balcony. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a waterpark, and a hot tub. Located in Jubilee Pocket, just a 5-minute drive from the town centre.
Tasman Holiday Parks – Airlie Beach
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Tasman Holiday Parks – Airlie Beach is set among tropical gardens near the town centre and local attractions. Accommodation options include cabins, villas, motel rooms, and glamping tents, all with essential amenities. Facilities feature an outdoor pool, children’s paddling pool, BBQ areas, free WiFi, and daily rainbow lorikeet feeding. Guests rate the park highly for its clean facilities, family-friendly setting, and helpful staff.
BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort
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BIG4 Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort is just a short 10-minute drive from the Airlie Beach main precinct and offers accommodation right next to the Conway National Park. Guests can enjoy sun lounges by the pool or cook up a BBQ on the free facilities, and there is a playground and jumping pillows for the kids. Located halfway between Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.
NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park
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NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park is set amongst tropical gardens, and all accommodation features a patio and kitchenette. The park features an outdoor pool and free Wifi. Just a 5-minute drive to the bustling Airlie Beach town centre and Coral Sea Marina, where your adventure to the Islands begins. Located in Cannonvale, just 5 minutes from Airlie Beach.
Budget Friendly Accommodation
Airlie Guest House
Guest House 6 Bedrooms
Airlie Guest House is an adults-only property in Airlie Beach offering sea views, a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Accommodation includes air-conditioned rooms with access to a shared kitchen, lounge, and outdoor seating areas. Facilities include free private parking, luggage storage, a tour desk, and private check-in. A daily continental breakfast with fresh fruit, juice, and local specialities is provided.
Airlie Beach Magnums – Adults Only
Budget Rooms Shared Kitchen
Magnums Airlie Beach is an adults-only budget retreat set in tropical gardens in the centre of Airlie Beach. Accommodation ranges from queen ensuite cabins to private double and twin rooms with shared facilities, all featuring air-conditioning and refrigerators. Shared amenities include a large communal kitchen, outdoor dining area, BBQ facilities, recreation room, volleyball court, and laundry.
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat
Budget Cabins
Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat is set 2.2 km from Airlie Beach town centre, offering budget-friendly accommodation surrounded by tropical rainforest. All rooms are air-conditioned with cable TV, and selected options include balconies or kitchenettes with microwave and tea/coffee facilities. Facilities feature an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, three outdoor kitchen areas, BBQ facilities, free WiFi, and a tour desk arranging snorkelling, scuba diving, and Whitsunday Islands trips.
Holiday Apartments In Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Reflections
Self-Contained Holiday Apartments
Whitsunday Reflections in Airlie Beach offers luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. Guests can choose from one, two, or three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with modern comforts and remarkable view options. This accommodation is ideal for romantic escapes, family holidays, or group adventures, featuring facilities like a swimming pool, outdoor spa.
Whitsunday On The Beach
Holiday Apartments
Whitsunday on The Beach is a motel located in the centre of Airlie Beach, offering easy access to the Airlie Beach Lagoon and local attractions. The property features self-contained studio units with amenities such as air-conditioning, kitchenettes, and balconies. Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, and convenient access to nearby restaurants, shopping, and beaches. With a strong guest rating of 8.1, visitors appreciate its excellent location and comfortable accommodations.
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments
Holiday Apartments
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, free WIFI and an outdoor swimming pool.
Sunlit Waters Studio Apartments are located just 600m from the Airlie Beach Lagoon and 1.3km away from Coral Sea Marina.
The Sebel Whitsundays
Holiday Apartments
The Sebel Whitsundays have 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom apartments with spacious balconies with stunning views of the Coral Sea.
The Sebel features an outdoor pool and hot tub and some apartments even have a spa or hot tub on the balcony.
Coral Sea Vista Apartments
Holiday Apartments
Coral Sea Vista Apartments are located directly across from the Port of Airlie and a short walk to the Airlie Beach village.
They have a full range of self-contained and self-catered apartments, suites and studio’s. Guests can relax on their own Sea View balcony. There is access to free WiFi, air-conditioning, kitchenware, a dining area and a flat-screen Smart TV in each apartment. Free parking is available on-site.
Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units
Holiday Units
Whitehaven Beachfront Holiday Units are located overlooking Airlie Beach’s main beach.
Just a short stroll to the lagoon, restaurants and shops. The self-contained accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV.
Marina Shores
Apartments
Marina Shores is a 5-star property offering luxury self-contained 1- 4 Bedroom Apartments.
Marina Shores has an oceanfront location with views over Coral Sea Marina and Whitsunday Islands.
Guests can also enjoy the 30m heated swimming pool.
The Boathouse Apartments
Apartments
Mantra Boathouse Apartments are located at the Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach.
They offer 2 or 3 bedroom self-contained apartments with stunning views of the Coral Sea.
There is a children’s playground, Tennis Courts and a swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
Airlie Summit Apartments
Apartments
Airlie Summit Apartments offer 4 Star accommodation from a beautiful hillside location.
The apartments feature a private balcony with stunning sea views of the Coral Sea and Whitsundays.
There is an outdoor pool, BBQ area, Free WIFI and free onsite parking.
Mirage Whitsundays
Self-contained Apartments
Mirage Whitsundays offers luxury self-contained apartments, including 1–3 bedroom apartments and villas with fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and balconies or patios, with some featuring private pools or Coral Sea views. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, tour desk, free WiFi, and airport shuttle service.
Airlie Beach Apartments
Apartments
Airlie Beach Apartments offer studios or apartments, all with their own private balcony that overlooks either the gardens or the Coral Sea.
A very short walk to the Airlie Beach Main Street to enjoy shopping and a variety of restaurants.
Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments
Apartments
Boathaven Spa Resort is located 300 metres from Airlie Beach town centre, offering self-contained, air-conditioned apartments with private balconies overlooking the Coral Sea. Facilities include a 25-metre lagoon-style swimming pool with waterfall, large heated spa, BBQ area, tour desk, and free covered parking. Apartments feature kitchen facilities, cable TV, DVD player, ceiling fans, and plasma-screen TVs, with some including a balcony hot tub.
Club Wyndham Airlie Beach
Apartments
Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers modern accommodation in tropical surroundings with ocean-facing balconies and an infinity pool overlooking the Whitsundays. The property features an on-site restaurant, Tides, serving local produce with coastal views, and provides a complimentary shuttle service into Airlie Beach town centre. Located 700 metres from shops, cafes, and pubs.
Airlie Beach Resorts
Pinnacles Resort
Holiday Apartments
Pinnacles Resort in Airlie Beach, Australia, offers luxury apartments with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, situated just 300 meters from the town centre, and close to the Port of Airlie. The resort features spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a spa bath or hot tub and balconies. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, free WiFi, and free parking. The property is highly rated for its superb location, comfy beds, cleanliness, and excellent facilities.
Martinique Whitsunday Resort
Holiday Apartments
Martinique Whitsunday is a French-Caribbean style resort with a stunning 20m infinity pool and unforgettable panoramic views over Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays.
Martinique Whitsunday Resort is just a short 3-minute walk downhill to the Airlie Beach town centre. (bit longer walk back up the hill)
Coral Sea Resort
Resort Rooms
Coral Sea Resort is an award-winning luxury resort situated on Paradise Point, Airlie Beach.
It has a variety of accommodations, including deluxe suites, and all rooms are serviced daily.
The resort features a restaurant, bar and a 25m swimming pool, all with Coral Sea Views.
Waters Edge Resort
Resort Rooms
Waters Edge is a 4-star resort offering large1,2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments with stunning views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands and is just 100m away from the Airlie Beach village.
Guests can enjoy the 3 infinity pools, heated outdoor spa and large sun deck.
Mango House Resort
Resort
Mango House Resort offers self-contained accommodation that is just a short drive from Airlie Beach.
The accommodation features balconies overlooking the pool and gardens.
Mango House Resort is also just a short drive from The Port of Airlie, and the Jubilee Tavern is across the road and open for lunch and dinner.
Whitsunday Terraces Resort
Budget Friendly
Whitsunday Terraces is a budget-friendly hillside accommodation in Airlie Beach with sweeping views of the Coral Sea, Whitsunday Islands, and Port of Airlie Marina. Within walking distance of the town centre, shops, restaurants, and nightlife, it offers excellent value for travellers. All air-conditioned apartments feature private balconies and basic kitchen facilities, while Superior Rooms have been recently renovated with new kitchens, bathrooms, and furnishings. Guests can enjoy two outdoor swimming pools and a heated spa.
Airlie Beach Motels and Hotels
Mantra Club Croc
Holiday Accommodation
Mantra Club Croc in Cannonvale offers air-conditioned family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, TV, and parquet floors. Amenities include a fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, free WiFi, and 24-hour front desk. The onsite restaurant serves seafood and international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus a buffet breakfast. Located less than 1 km from Cannonvale Beach and 1.7 km from Coral Sea Marina
Airlie Beach Hotel
Hotel
Airlie Beach Hotel is centrally located in the town centre, offering air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV, mini fridge, en suite bathroom, and private balconies with town or ocean views. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, secure undercover parking, and a tour desk arranging Whitsunday and Whitehaven Beach tours. The onsite restaurant, THE PUB, serves bistro meals and wood-fired pizzas. The hotel is 300 metres from Airlie Beach Lagoon.
Heart Hotel and Gallery
Hotel
Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays is a boutique property in the centre of Airlie Beach, located beside the foreshore and close to restaurants, bars, cafes, and boutique shopping. Designed by Australian architects, the hotel features contemporary interiors with Italian marble, high ceilings, and an onsite art gallery. Rooms include Smart TVs, BOSE sound systems, premium bathroom amenities, free WiFi, and private balconies with sea or village views. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, airport shuttle, and on-site parking.
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